New Zealand Hiking Tour - Volcanoes and Rainforest

Enjoy kayaking on Lake Tarawera, go in search of glow-worms, waterfalls and hidden caves and soaking in thermal streams. The Programme During this tour you will be backpacking through the many wilderness areas of the North Island. The areas that you will be covering include the beautiful Whirinaki Forest Park, the volcanic wonderland of Egmont National Park and Tongariro National Park Mt where a climb up Fanthams peak will give you stunning views of Mt Egmont/Taranaki.  Highlights will include kayaking across the enchanting Lake Tarawera, exploring hidden caves and climbing to the summit of an active volcano. People who visit the North Island are often amazed at the degree of hidden wilderness there. Location New Zealand’s North Island. Starting in Auckland, finishing in Wellington. Accommodation and Meals Your accommodation will range from camping, hostels and cabins, cribs (summer house), and back-country huts. The accommodation isn’t included in the cost of the program and the prices vary depending on where you are staying. Meals are on a food kitty system so each person needs to contribute around $10 per day.  All participants are required to contribute to preparing meals. Meals will vary being barbecues, salads, pasta, rice etc and you will also want to take lots of energy hiking food with you such as nuts, chocolate, raisins and biscuits!     Programme Overview Price: 10 days - $929/€699 How to book & pay: $339/€259 deposit to secure place, balance due 10 weeks before departure. What is included? All guiding All Transport What is not included? Flights Insurance Kayaking ($80) Food and accommodation ($22 per day) Programme Summary: Enjoy kayaking on Lake Tarawera, soaking in thermal streams and go in search of glow-worms, hidden caves and waterfalls. Arrival dates: 2007: 18th Jul, 15th Aug, 19th Sep, 3rd, 17th & 31st Oct, 14th & 28th Nov, 12th, 19th & 26th Dec 2008: 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Jan, 6th & 20th Feb, 5th & 26th Mar, 23rd Apr